Registered Nurse, RN - Cath Lab
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiology
Cardiovascular Center Registered Nurse
* New Competitive Pay*
Unit
Summary:
The Melrose Wakefield Cardiovascular Center is equipped with the latest sophisticated technology equal to that found in Boston hospitals. We are committed to advanced equipment and technology to support the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
This commitment to quality ensures that the Melrose Wakefield Cardiovascular Center provides residents of Boston's northern suburbs with ready access to the most advanced care that includes the latest diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Staff will be cross-trained between the Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and Stress Lab!
Hours:
32 hours/week, Call Required - holiday, overnight, weekend
Flexible hours available, 7:00am-3:30pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm
The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.
Level I - 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
Level II - 12 Months
- Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
Level III - 3 Years
- Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties:
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.
The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.
Job Overview
The RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3. Department Specific:
Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
5. Current ACLS certification.
6. Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2. Previous critical care experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
5. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
10.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
11. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
12. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
13. Participates in professional development by…
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